Comparison

SHASHA vs thmanyah

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SHASHA

This platform offers original Gulf dramas and stories with high artistic value, inspired by reality. Enjoy premium, entertaining content customized for your family, accessible from anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Original Gulf dramas
  • Reality-inspired stories
  • Premium content
  • Multiple profiles
  • Watch anywhere
Features
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Welcome to SHASHA, a Gulf production platform with global ambitions, headquartered in London. The founders of SHASHA believe that the Gulf drama is still fine, despite the state of frustration that has prevailed most of Gulf series recently. Yet passion, planning, and ambition guarantee - God willing - that this drama will return to the top of the race. SHASHA presents works of art with a different character in terms of story and image. The stories we create are keen to be of high artistic value and inspired by the reality we live in and stories that have not been circulated or shed light on. They may be bold topics sometimes and other times simple topics, but they carry with them what is deep, regardless of the subject of the artistic plot, all of our stories feature the most important factor in the equation: entertainment. Enjoy premium content Subscribe today to SHASHA premium and enjoy special content for you and your family members More than one profile You can customize a profile for each member of your family to watch freely Watch wherever you are Enjoy watching your favorite shows from anywhere in the world

About

thmanyah

Stream live Saudi football matches with real-time stats and customizable audio. Access a vast library of Arabic documentaries and podcasts covering diverse interests. Enjoy highlights, recaps, and personalized notifications for a complete sports and entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Live Opta Stats for Saudi competitions
  • HDR streaming for enhanced visuals
  • Customizable crowd and commentary audio
  • Extensive Arabic content library (documentaries, podcasts)
  • Full match highlights and recaps
  • Personalized match notifications
  • Multi-device simultaneous viewing
Features
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Available across mobile, tablet, and smart TV devices: • Live Opta Stats: Real-time match stats for Saudi competitions, updated moment by moment. • HDR Streaming: Deeper colors and clearer visuals during live matches. Currently available on web browsers, LG TVs running WebOS, and Samsung TVs running Tizen. • Crowd and Commentary Control: Choose between balanced audio or turning the crowd volume higher than the commentator. • The Best Arabic Content Library: Documentaries and podcast shows covering 30+ interests, from sports and culture to comedy and lifestyle. • Every Highlight & Recap: Watch full match highlights and key moments from the Saudi Pro League, King’s Cup, Yelo League, and Saudi Super Cup. • Fewer Ads: A smoother viewing experience with minimal interruptions. • One Subscription, More than One Device: Watch Saudi football competitions on two devices at the same time through Thmanyah app. • Stay on Top of Every Match: A smart experience with personalized notifications for goals, match kickoffs, and VAR decisions. • More Commentary Options: Switch between commentators during matches and choose the voice you prefer.

Screenshots

SHASHA4 screens
thmanyah4 screens

Verdict

The call

SHASHA and thmanyah both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of SHASHA's written reviews are positive against 18% of thmanyah's. SHASHA also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 1.4K). thmanyah's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SHASHA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and thmanyah sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SHASHA against 4.5 for thmanyah. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHASHA has 20K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of SHASHA's written reviews are positive against 18% of thmanyah's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHASHA ships an update monthly, thmanyah every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SHASHA versus thmanyah: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHASHAthmanyah
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20K ratings) — better4.5 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews — better18.3% of reviews
Number of ratings20K — better1.4K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB247 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSHASHA FZ-LLCThmanyah, LLC

Customer experience

SHASHA

All ratings20,042 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews228 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral7.5%
Negative52.2%

thmanyah

All ratings1,398 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive18.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative78.7%

User reviews

SHASHA

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙌 Excellent content
  • 💚 Supportive community
  • 🤩 Enjoyable experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Technical issues and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Limited content library
  • 🔒 Restricted features

thmanyah

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth interface
  • 👍 Great design
  • 🎨 Visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Login and registration issues
  • 📺 Lack of iPad support
  • 🔧 Difficult to customize

Bugs and requests

SHASHA

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Videos not loading properly
  • Subscription issues and billing problems
  • Compatibility problems with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add video playback speed controls
  • Enable offline content downloads
  • Improve compatibility with external devices
  • Introduce family/group subscription plans

thmanyah

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • Registration not working for international users
  • Compatibility issues with LG screens

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for iPad and larger screens
  • Improve login and registration process
  • Introduce more customization options
  • Implement video playback controls

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SHASHA

Subscriptions10
  • SHASHA Premium - 1 Month$1.491 Month
  • Shasha-Monthly-2025$1.991 Month
  • SHASHA - 1 Month Subscription$2.491 Month
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  • SHASHA Premium - 1 Month$2.901 Month
  • SHASHA - 1 Month Subscription$4.991 Month
  • SHASHA Premium - 1 Month$5.491 Month
  • SHASHA Premium - 1 Month$9.791 Month
  • SHASHA Premium - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Shasha - Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • SHASHA Premium - 3 Months$22.993 Months
4 purchases

thmanyah

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Plan$19.001 Month
  • Basic Annual Plan$95.001 Year
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  • Premium Annual Plan7 Days trial$190.001 Year

Questions

Is SHASHA free?
SHASHA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is thmanyah free?
thmanyah is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SHASHA or thmanyah?
SHASHA is rated higher. SHASHA averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while thmanyah averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.
Do SHASHA or thmanyah have ads?
Neither SHASHA nor thmanyah shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHASHA or thmanyah?
SHASHA ships an update monthly, and thmanyah every 6 days. Most recently, SHASHA was updated on November 12, 2026 and thmanyah on November 12, 2026.

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